Netherlands vs USA, ICCWC Qualifiers, 2023 Full score card

FOUR! THAT'S IT! Scott Edwards finishes it off with a boundary! Floated up, on off and middle, Scott Edwards shuffles and sweeps it past square leg for four more runs. Edwards has truly led from the front and has seen his side over the line. Netherlands win by 5 wickets!

Fullish around leg, Scott Edwards gets down and sweeps it straight to short fine leg.

Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Logan van Beek looks to defend but misses.

Continues to bowl on a good length, on off, Scott Edwards opens the bat face and works it to third man for one more.

On off again, on a good length, Logan van Beek guides it wide of backward point and crosses over for a run.

On a good length, around off, Scott Edwards plays it late and runs it down to third man for one.

Banged in short and on middle, Logan van Beek pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Angled in on middle, full, Logan van Beek pushes it to mid-wicket for a dot.

FOUR! Scott Edwards continues to motor along! Fraction short and wide outside off, Scott Edwards gets the width he needs and chops it wide of backward point for a boundary. Just 6 runs needed now for the Netherlands.

Too full, on middle, Logan van Beek flicks it to square leg for one.

A full toss, on off, Logan van Beek drives it but finds the cover fielder.

Lands it outside off, Scott Edwards guides it to the vacant gully region for a single.

FOUR! Fine shot. Lands it outside off, Scott Edwards guides it towards third man. The misfield allows it to race away for a boundary.

Full and on off, Logan van Beek pushes it to covers for a single.

On a hard length, outside off, Logan van Beek rises and punches it towards cover-point for a single.

Angled in, on middle, slower as well, Logan van Beek turns it to mid-wicket for a dot.

Back of a length and around off, Scott Edwards runs it down to third man for a single.

Slower and fulller, around off, Scott Edwards gets on the front foot and guides it towards backward point. Logan van Beek wants a single but Edwards says no.

Pace on this time, short and wide outside off, Logan van Beek stands tall and punches it towards deep point for a single.

Starts with a cutter, on a length, on off, Logan van Beek presses forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Time for Powerplay 3! The USA are now allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

FOUR! Fifty up for Scott Edwards! What a knock this has been. Lands it on middle, this is pulled away through mid-wicket for a boundary. Just 20 needed now!

Lands it on off, this is defended well.

Bowls it outside off, Scott Edwards drives it to covers for a brace.

Full and on off, Logan van Beek drives it to covers for one.

Lands it on off, Scott Edwards taps it to point for one.

FOUR! Short and on off, Scott Edwards picks it well and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Excellent from Scott Edwards!

Bowls it on off, Logan van Beek blocks it back.

Lands it on off, Scott Edwards guides it to short fine leg for one.

On a length, angling in, this is defended towards short mid-wicket.

Full and on off, Logan van Beek pushes it to short covers for a quick single.

Lands it on off, this is pushed towards covers.

Full and outside off, this is defended towards short fine leg.

Bowls it outside off, Scott Edwards slaps it towards covers for a brace.

Four Wides! Lands it down leg, Logan van Beek misses his flick. The keeper misses it as well as the batters collect three runs.

Bowls it on leg, Scott Edwards drives it to covers for a single.

Full and outside off, Logan van Beek drives it to covers for one.

Touch short and on off, Scott Edwards tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Scott Edwards plays a reverse-sweep towards point for a brace.

Lands it on off, Logan van Beek drives it to covers for one.

Full and on off, Scott Edwards eases it to the cover fielder.

Bowls it on off, Scott Edwards clips it to the man at mid-wicket.

Flighted up, on middle, Logan van Beek tucks it to mid on for one.

Full, on off, this is driven towards mid off.

Lands it outside off, Logan van Beek defends it to mid off.

Bowls it on off, Scott Edwards guides it to third man for three runs. Good work in the deep.

Full, angling in, Scott Edwards eases it to mid on.

FOUR! Lands it on middle, Scott Edwards picks it well and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Full and on middle, Logan van Beek tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on middle, Logan van Beek tucks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, this is pushed towards covers.

Strays it down leg, Scott Edwards misses his flick as the ball clips his pads. A loud appeal but the umpire is not interested.

Full and on off, Logan van Beek tucks it to the man at mid-wicket.

Logan van Beek walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Touch short and on off, pace off and some turn as well. Teja Nidamanuru looks to sweep it but gets a top edge as the ball carries towards short fine leg. Abhishek Paradkar (sub) settles under it and takes a sitter.  Teja Nidamanuru walks back after a fine, fine knock.

Too full and on off, Scott Edwards flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Fullish delivery, on middle, Scott Edwards digs this one out back to the bowler.

Short and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru goes back and punches it down to long on for a single.

Floated up, on the pads, Scott Edwards gets forward and turns it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Drinks Break! The Netherlands are going nicely and they are now only 60 runs away from their first victory of the competition. This pair of Teja Nidamanuru and Scott Edwards are doing a good job of keeping the scoreboard ticking and both are looking at ease in the middle. On the other hand, the game is slowly but steadily slipping away from the USA. The illness to Ali Khan has made matters worse for them and they need a couple of quick wickets here to stay in the game.

Too full and on off, this is pushed towards covers.

Lands it on off, this is defended well.

Lands it on off, Scott Edwards pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

Full and outside off, Scott Edwards looks to reverse sweep it but gets rapped on his pads. Dot.

Lands it on middle, this is defended towards square leg.

Full and outside off, Scott Edwards plays a reverse sweep towards short fine leg. Dot.

FOUR! Fine shot. A low full toss, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru picks it well and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Bowls it outside off, Scott Edwards guides it to point for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Touch short and on off, this is defended well.

Too full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru drives it to covers for one.

Bowls it on off, this is guided towards the man at short fine leg.

FOUR! Fifty up for Teja Nidamanuru! Fine shot. Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru picks it well and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

Quicker one, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru clips it to square leg for one.

Lands it on middle, this is defended towards mid off.

Bowls it on middle, Teja Nidamanuru punches it to covers for a brace.

Full, angling in, Scott Edwards taps it to covers for one.

Bowls it on middle, Scott Edwards tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Full and around off, Teja Nidamanuru steers it to the point fielder who misfields and allows a single.

Some turn and bounce, Teja Nidamanuru tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on middle, Scott Edwards flicks it towards square leg. The ball lands just short off the fielder in the deep. They cross.

Lands it on middle, this is defended towards covers.

Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru knocks it to mid on for one.

Bowls it on off, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! Lands it full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru lofts it towards long off. The fielder from long on runs and makes a diving effort but just couldn't reach it as it races away.

Full on middle, Teja Nidamanuru knocks it down to long on for a single.

Full again and on off, Teja Nidamanuru pushes it towards mid off where a fumble by the fielder allows the batters to cross for a single.

Short on off, Teja Nidamanuru works it towards deep cover for one more run.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Flighted again, on off, Scott Edwards gets inside the line to sweep but misses. Luckily for him, he got a glove on it and the ball rolled towards fine leg for a single.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Scott Edwards gets a soft leading edge towards point as he tried to flick it away.

Floated up, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru knocks it down to long on for a single.

Short and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru goes back and punches it to long on for a single.

Full and on off, Scott Edwards clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Full and on off, Scott Edwards presses and works it towards point for a dot.

Fullish delivery, on off, Teja Nidamanuru lofts it over cover for a single.

Short and on middle, Scott Edwards goes on the back foot and flicks it through square leg for a single.

Fullish delivery, on off, Scott Edwards squeezes it out towards mid off.

Short and on middle, Scott Edwards works it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a single.

Short and on off, Teja Nidamanuru goes on the back foot and pushes it to long on for a single.

Short and on off and middle, Teja Nidamanuru goes back and defends it towards cover.

Slightly short and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru stays back and blocks it out on the off side.

Tossed up, on off, Teja Nidamanuru defends it on the off side.

Floated up, on middle, Scott Edwards presses forward and works it on the leg side for a single.

Full and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru keeps it out on the off side.

FOUR! Too short and punished! Nisarg Patel misses his length and bowls a half-tracker, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru rocks on the back foot and cuts it well wide of deep point for four runs.

Around off, on a full length, Scott Edwards gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Low full toss, on middle, Scott Edwards gets inside the line and sweeps it wide of deep backward square leg for two runs more.

Floated again, around leg, Scott Edwards works it in the vacant square leg region for a couple of runs.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Teja Nidamanuru knocks it down to long on for a single.

Another one on a back of a length, on off, Teja Nidamanuru drops it in front of point and takes a single.

Sloppy stuff! Goes short and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru hangs back and pulls it hard towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep fires in a wayward throw which allows the batters to sneak in an extra run.

Lands it on a good length, on off, Teja Nidamanuru pushes with a straight bat towards the bowler.

Short and wide outside off, Scott Edwards chops this one off the back foot towards third man for one more run. 100 comes up for the Netherlands.

Back of a length and on off, Teja Nidamanuru hangs back and guides it towards third man for a single.

Two Leg Byes! Strays on the pads, on a good length, Teja Nidamanuru misses the flick and the ball comes off his pads towards fine leg for a couple of leg byes.

Brings his length back and bowls it on off, Teja Nidamanuru goes back and punches it wide of cover for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Teja Nidamanuru drives hard but straight to cover.

Bowls it short and on off, Teja Nidamanuru shuffles across in the crease and paddles it past short fine leg for a couple of runs.

Flighted delivery, on off, Teja Nidamanuru works it with soft hands towards backward point.

Short and quicker, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru chops it hard towards backward point.

Floated up, on off, Teja Nidamanuru gets on the front foot and defends it to cover.

Pitched up, around off, Scott Edwards takes a good stride forward and defends it to cover.

In the channel outside off, on a good length, Scott Edwards presses forward and blocks it towards cover.

Back of a length again, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru runs it down to third man for a single.

Lands it short and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru stays on the back foot and steers it wide of third man for two runs more.

Keeps it on a hard length, on middle, Scott Edwards pulls it through square leg for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Scott Edwards looks to punch it off the back foot. Gets an inside edge and the ball rolls towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

Goes full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru defends it watchfully on the off side.

Low full toss, on middle and leg, Scott Edwards paddles it to short fine leg for a single.

Short and quicker, on middle, Scott Edwards chops it to backward point.

Floated up, on middle, blocked out by Scott Edwards.

Fuller and around off, Teja Nidamanuru works it towards point for a single.

Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru guides it to backward point.

Short and on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru works it through backward square leg for a single.

Keeps it on middle, on a good length, Teja Nidamanuru defends it to cover.

On a good length, around off, Teja Nidamanuru keeps it out on the off side.

On the pads, on a length, Scott Edwards clips it through square leg for a single.

Scott Edwards is the new man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Bas de Leede departs now to put the Netherlands in more trouble! Saurabh Netravalkar comes in from 'round the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Bas de Leede stays on the back foot and looks to have a swipe across the line. Skies this one high in the air off the top edge. Shayan Jahangir behind the stumps is unsure about the ball's location but settles himself under the ball eventually. He does well and completes a well-judged catch. Saurabh Netravalkar has his first wicket of the game and the Netherlands are now four wickets down.

Back of a length and outside off, Bas de Leede hangs back and dabs it towards backward point.

Lands it on off, Teja Nidamanuru blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Fuller again, on off, Teja Nidamanuru blocks it to point.

Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru eases it to covers.

FOUR! A rare boundary after a long time! Lands it outside off, Teja Nidamanuru looks to drive it but gets an outside edge as the ball races away from the third man fence.

Lands it on off, this is defended well.

Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru plays it uppishly over covers for a brace.

A maiden from Saurabh Netravalkar! This one lands full and on middle and leg, Bas de Leede blocks it back.

On a length and on off, Bas de Leede punches it to mid off. Five dots in a row!

Lands it on off, Bas de Leede taps it to the point fielder.

Full and on middle, Bas de Leede blocks it back.

Touch short, on off, Bas de Leede blocks it to covers.

Fuller one, on off, Bas de Leede drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Full and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru eases it to the point fielder.

Too full, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru digs it to covers.

Strays it on off, Teja Nidamanuru guides it to deep backward square leg for one.

Full and on off, Bas de Leede knocks it to mid on for one.

Bowls it down leg, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it to square leg for one.

On a length and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru tucks it to mid-wicket.

On a length, angling in, Bas de Leede eases it to mid off.

Lands it on middle, Bas de Leede eases it back towards the bowler.

Full, on middle, Bas de Leede tucks it to the man at mid-wicket.

On a length and on off, Bas de Leede taps it to covers.

Full and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Good-length, with some extra bounce, Teja Nidamanuru fends it to covers.

Full, angling in, Bas de Leede flicks it to the man at square leg.

Touch short and on off, Teja Nidamanuru punches it to mid off for one.

Serves it on middle, this is defended towards the right of the bowler.

Full and on middle and leg, Teja Nidamanuru eases it back towards the bowler.

Lands it on middle, Teja Nidamanuru blocks it back.

Slower one, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru taps it to point.

Touch short and on leg, Bas de Leede looks to play at it but misses and gets rapped on his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Perhaps, it was the height.

Full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru guides it towards third man for one.

Lands it down leg, Bas de Leede looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross.

On a length, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru looks to cut it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They cross.

Some extra bounce, on off, Teja Nidamanuru fends it to short covers.

Drinks Break! The USA are fighting their way back into the game here. They have been disciplined with their lines and lengths and have done well not to allow the Netherlands to run away with the game. On the other hand, these are testing times for the Netherlands having lost their top three batters. Teja Nidamanuru is the new batter and he needs to steady the ship here with Bas de Leede.

OUT! PLUMB! Jessy Singh has done it again. On a length and on middle and leg, Wesley Barresi looks to flick it but misses it completely as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up again. The Netherlands go three down in a jiffy as the USA claw their way up into the game!

Strays it on off, Bas de Leede defends it well towards point.

Too full and on off, Bas de Leede drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Serves it on middle, Wesley Barresi flicks it to mid on for one.

Lands it on off, Bas de Leede drives it to covers for one.

Slower one, on off, Bas de Leede slaps it back towards the bowler who does well to stop it.

Lands it on off, Bas de Leede blocks it well.

Lands it on middle and leg, Bas de Leede flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Touch short and on off, Wesley Barresi slaps it to covers for one.

Full and on off, Wesley Barresi blocks it back towards the bowler.

Too full, on middle and leg, Bas de Leede flicks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, Bas de Leede guides it to the fielder at backward point.

Bas de Leede walks in.

OUT! PLUMB! On a length, angling in, on off, and middle, Max O'Dowd looks to flick it but misses it completely as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up without any hesitation. Jessy Singh has his first as Max O'Dowd departs!

A maiden from Nosthush Kenjige! Full and around off, his is defended well.

Another one on middle, Wesley Barresi covers his line and blocks it away.

Lands it on middle, Wesley Barresi blocks it watchfully.

Full and on off, this is pushed to mid off.

Bowls it on off, Wesley Barresi looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. A loud appeal from the bowler as he thought there was no bat involved.

Slower one, on off, turning away, Wesley Barresi looks to block it but gets an outside edge. The ball carries and lands just off the fielder at slips. Close!

Touch short and on off, Wesley Barresi punches it to deep covers for one.

Full and on middle, Wesley Barresi flicks it but finds the mid-wicket fielder. Four dots in a row now!

Some extra bounce, pace off, Wesley Barresi eases it to covers.

Good-length, on off, Wesley Barresi fends it to covers.

Fuller one, on off, shaping in, Wesley Barresi blocks it to short covers.

On a length and on middle and leg, Max O'Dowd tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

FOUR! Lands it down leg, Wesley Barresi picks it well and flicks it through fine leg as the ball races away from the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lands it on off, Wesley Barresi steers it but finds the point fielder.

Full and on off, Wesley Barresi blocks it to short covers.

Touch short and on middle, Max O'Dowd tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on off, pace off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.

Full, on middle, Wesley Barresi taps it to point.

End of Powerplay 1. Now, a maximum of four fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

FOUR! Short and punished! Short and wide outside off, Max O'Dowd does not miss out as he cuts it through covers for a boundary.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it back of a length and on middle, the ball keeps low and catches Max O'Dowd on the front pad. The USA players go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved.

On middle and leg, on a good length, Wesley Barresi shuffles and works it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Short and wide outside off, Wesley Barresi cuts it towards cover-point where the fielder fumbles but the batters decide not to run.

Angled in, around leg, on a length, Wesley Barresi misses the flick and gets off his pads towards the keeper.

Leg bye! Starts on the pads, on a good length, Max O'Dowd looks to help it fine but misses. The ball runs off his pads towards fine leg for a leg bye.

Brings his length back and angles it in on off, Wesley Barresi has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Shot of authority! Slightly fuller, on off, Wesley Barresi frees his arms and thumps it back over the bowler for a boundary.

Honing in on the stumps from 'round the wicket, Wesley Barresi solidly keeps it out on the leg side.

Shaping in, outside off, on a good length, Max O'Dowd gets forward and guides it down to third man for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Max O'Dowd punches it off the back foot towards wide mid off.

On the pads, on a good length, Max O'Dowd tucks it through backward square leg and comes back for the second run with ease.

Around off, on a hard length, Wesley Barresi gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Serves it on a hard length, on middle, Wesley Barresi gets cramped for room and works it towards mid-wicket.

WIDE! Strays down leg, Wesley Barresi lets it go for a wide.

On the pads, on a good length, Max O'Dowd turns this one down through backward square leg for a single.

Beaten! On a good length and outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to defend but the ball nips away and beats him on the outside edge.

Fullish delivery, on off, Max O'Dowd squeezes this one on the off side for a dot.

Banged in short and on off, Max O'Dowd fends this one off his gloves on the off side.

Full and on off, Wesley Barresi goes for a swipe across the line but gets an inside edge onto his front pad.

FOUR! Good use of the feet! On a length, on off and middle, Wesley Barresi shimmies down the track and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

FOUR! A chance goes begging! On a hard length, on off, Wesley Barresi looks to defend but gets an outside edge. The ball travels quickly behind the wicket where Shayan Jahangir dives to his right but fails to pouch this one. The ball races away to the fence.

Bowls it on a length and outside off, Wesley Barresi shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Keeps it on a good length, on off, Max O'Dowd runs it down to third man for a single.

FOUR! Edgy! Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a hard length, on off, Max O'Dowd plays it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that goes past wide slip for a boundary.

Goes fuller this time, outside off, Wesley Barresi presses forward and defends it towards backward point.

Angling away, on a hard length, outside off, Wesley Barresi is happy to let the ball pass.

Bends his back and bangs it in short, on off, Wesley Barresi sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

EDGED AND FOUR! Bowls it on a good length and around off, Wesley Barresi hangs back to defend but gets an outside edge. The edge does not carry to the second slip fielder and races past him to the fence.

Back of a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd pushes this one past backward point and takes a single.

Short and wide outside off, Max O'Dowd goes for the cut but connects with thin air.

Keeps it on a hard length, on off, Wesley Barresi dabs it off the back foot towards backward point.

In the channel outside off, on a good length, outside off, Wesley Barresi looks to defend but gets beaten once again.

Angled in again, on a good length, on off, Wesley Barresi shapes to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge and wears it on the thigh pad.

Tailing in sharply, around leg, on a good length, Max O'Dowd nudges this one through backward square leg for a single.

Keeps it on off and middle, on a hard length, Max O'Dowd uses his feet and pushes it back to the bowler.

Angling in on middle, on a good length, from 'round the wicket, Max O'Dowd turns this one straight to mid-wicket.

On a good length and outside off, Wesley Barresi shoulders arms once again.

FOUR! A stylish way to get off the mark! Ali Khan serves it short and wide outside off, Wesley Barresi gets into a good position and cuts it wide of point for four runs.

Another bumper at the batter, Wesley Barresi sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

On a good length, on off, Wesley Barresi works it towards backward point.

Banged in short and outside off, Wesley Barresi leaves the ball alone.

Wesley Barresi is the new man in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Ali Khan draws first blood on his return to the side! Comes from 'round the wicket and serves it full and outside off, Vikramjit Singh drives it back to the bowler but is unable to keep his shot along the ground. Ali Khan sticks out his right hand in his follow through and completes the catch with both hands on the second attempt. A much-needed early wicket for the USA.

On the pads, on a length, Max O'Dowd uses his wrists and flicks it wide of square leg for two runs.

FOUR! Pulled away with ease! Shortish length, on middle, Max O'Dowd hangs back and pulls it through square leg for four more runs.

Shaping in, on a good length, on middle, Max O'Dowd watchfully keeps it out on the off side.

Angled across, on a good length, in the channel outside off, Max O'Dowd steers it along the ground to gully.

Back of a length, around off, Vikramjit Singh punches it off the back foot to the right of mid off for a single.

FOUR! Classy shot! Saurabh Netravalkar bowls it full and swinging away, outside off, Vikramjit Singh uses his feet and drives it past the bowler for a boundary.

Strays on the pads, on a length, Max O'Dowd clips it through square leg for a couple of runs.

Beauty! Pitched up, outside off, swinging away, Max O'Dowd gets forward to defend but the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Angled into the pads, on a good length, Vikramjit Singh clips it to fine leg for one more run.

Keeps it short and on middle and leg, Max O'Dowd gets on his toes and helps it down to fine leg for a single.

Hurls it on back of a length, on off, Max O'Dowd stands tall and blocks it to cover.

Begins on a shortish length, angling in on leg, Vikramjit Singh tucks it off his hips towards backward square leg for a single.

It will be Ali Khan to steam in from the other end.

Vikramjit Singh and the Netherlands are underway! On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Vikramjit Singh chips it a bit uppishly but wide of mid on. A single to open his account.

Keeps it on middle, on a good length, Vikramjit Singh pushes it off the back foot to mid off.

Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, a hint of away movement, Vikramjit Singh goes on the back foot and pushes it on the off side.

In the channel outside off, on a good length, Vikramjit Singh presses forward and defends it to cover.

Back of a length and on off, Vikramjit Singh hangs back and pats it back to the bowler.

Starts off on a good length, on off, Vikramjit Singh solidly gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.

Short and on off, Saurabh Netravalkar flicks it to mid-wicket for one. USA end their innings for 211/8.

Slower one, on off, shorter in length, Saurabh Netravalkar looks to pull it but misses.

FOUR! Excellent shot. Short and on off, Saurabh Netravalkar pulls it over id-wicket for a boundary.

Full, angling in, Nosthush Kenjige flicks it to short fine leg for one.

Bowls it on off, Nosthush Kenjige miscues his flick towards deep point for a brace. Good bowling!

Lands it outside off, Saurabh Netravalkar guides it to third man for one.

Lands it on off, Saurabh Netravalkar lofts it over extra covers for one.

A low full toss, this is guided towards point for one.

Lands it on off, Nosthush Kenjige sweeps it to deep square leg for a brace. 200 up for USA!

Bowls it on off, Saurabh Netravalkar taps it to mid off for one.

Bowls it on middle, Nosthush Kenjige flicks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, Nosthush Kenjige flicks it to square leg for a quick couple. Excellent running between the wickets.

On a length and on off, Nosthush Kenjige flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Short and on off, Nosthush Kenjige leaves it alone.

Bowls it on off, Nosthush Kenjige eases it to point.

FOUR! USA needs more of these! Full and on off, Nosthush Kenjige heaves it over mid on for a boundary. Excellent shot!

On a length and on off, Saurabh Netravalkar guides it to point for one.

Lands it on off, Saurabh Netravalkar blocks it to covers.

Bowls it on off, Saurabh Netravalkar flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Nosthush Kenjige tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on middle, Saurabh Netravalkar flicks it to square leg for one.

Bowls it outside off, Saurabh Netravalkar looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a brace.

Full and on middle, Nosthush Kenjige flicks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, Nosthush Kenjige blocks it back.

Short and on off, Saurabh Netravalkar leaves it alone.

Another single as this is played towards mid-wicket.

Full and on off, Saurabh Netravalkar flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it outside off, Saurabh Netravalkar steers it to point but finds the fielder.

Full and on off, this is defended well.

Saurabh Netravalkar walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Shayan Jahangir holes out in the deep. Full and on off, slower too, Shayan Jahangir looks to flick it but mistimes his stroke. It carries towards deep mid-wicket. Logan van Beek settles under it and takes a sitter.

Lands it on off, Jahangir looks to flick it but gets an inside edge towards third man. The ball lands just short of the fielder. They cross.

Full and on off, Jahangir moves forward to loft it but gets an inside edge on to his pads.

Lands it on leg, Kenjige paddles it towards fine leg for one.

Too full, on off, Kenjige blocks it back.

A single this time as this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

Bowls it outside leg, Jahangir misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Too full, on middle, Kenjige blocks it back.

Full, on middle and leg, Kenjige flicks it to mid-wicket. Dot.

Short and wide, Kenjige looks to slap it but misses.

Too full, angling in, Jahangir drives it to mid off for one.

Lands it on leg, Kenjige flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short and on off, Jahangir guides it to point for one.

Full, angling in, Nosthush Kenjige taps it to the man at covers.

Full and on off, Nosthush Kenjige blocks it watchfully.

Nosthush Kenjige walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Superb reflex catch from Aryan Dutt and it breaks this important partnership here. Tossed up, on off, Jessy Singh drills it back towards Aryan Dutt who takes a sharp catch to his left. Jessy Singh walks back after a fine knock!

Bowls it outside off, Jahangir looks to slog it but gets a bottom edge as the ball carries towards mid-wicket. They cross.

Lands it on off, Singh taps it to mid on for one.

Too full and on off, Singh flicks it to mid-wicket.

On a length and on off, Singh punches it to covers for one.

Lands it on middle, Singh blocks it back.

Bowls it on off, Jahangir taps it to covers for one.

On a length and on off, Jahangir miscues his heave towards mid off. Dot.

SIX! Excellent from Jahangir! Back of a length and on off, Jahangir shuffles across and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

Short and on off, Singh plays a hook shot towards mid-wicket for one.

Touch short and on off, Jahangir tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

Full, angling in, Singh taps it to mid on for one.

Lands it on off, Singh blocks it well.

Lands it on middle, Singh flicks it to square leg for a brace.

SIX! Up, up and over! Touch short and on off, Singh picks it well and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Lands it on off, Jahangir punches it to mid off for one.

Time for Powerplay 3! The Netherlands are now allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Slower and shorter, on off, Shayan Jahangir pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Slower and shorter as well, Shayan Jahangir looks to heave it on the leg side but gets beaten and wears it on the thigh.

Touch fuller, on off, Shayan Jahangir drives it back to the bowler.

Banged in short and on off, Shayan Jahangir looks to ramp it over the keeper but misses.

Back of a length, on middle, Shayan Jahangir has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. There was a sound as the ball passed next to the bat but no appeal from the Dutch players.

FOUR! Streaky but Shayan Jahangir will take it! Bas de Leede bowls it on a length and on off, Shariz Ahmad looks to go down town. Gets an outside edge that flies over short third man for a boundary.

Short and turning in, on middle, Shayan Jahangir hangs back and pushes it past the bowler for one more.

On the pads, on a full length, Jessy Singh works it to deep square leg for a run.

Short and on middle and leg, Jessy Singh gets down to pull this one but misses. The ball wears it on the thigh pad. Aryan Dutt goes up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. The ball seemed to have pitched outside leg.

Floated up, on off, Jessy Singh pushes with a straight bat down the wicket.

Short again and on off, Jessy Singh pats it back to the bowler once again.

Short and around off, Jessy Singh goes back and pushes it back to Aryan Dutt.

On the pads, on a full length, Jessy Singh works it through backward square leg for one more run.

Full and on off, Jessy Singh drives it straight to mid off.

FIFTY for Shayan Jahangir! He has picked up where he left off in the last game! Short and on middle, Shayan Jahangir gets on his toes and works it behind square on the leg side for a single. Just a raise of the bat by him as he knows the job is far from over yet.

SIX! Shayan Jahangir joins in on the act now! Angled in on middle, short as well, Shayan Jahangir uses his feet and pulls it over deep square leg for six more runs.

Back of a length, on middle, Jessy Singh nudges it towards square leg for a run.

SIX! Flicked away with ease! On a length, on the pads, Jessy Singh gets into a good position and flicks it over deep square leg for a maximum.

Short and outside off, Shayan Jahangir guides it straight to short third man.

Short and on middle, Jessy Singh goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.

Full on middle, Shayan Jahangir drives to long on for one.

Short again and outside off, Shayan Jahangir goes for the cut but misses.

Was that a chance? Yes, a tough one though. Short and outside off, Shayan Jahangir looks to run this one down to third man. Gets an under edge that goes behind the wicket. Scott Edwards is unable to pouch this one as the ball bobs out of his gloves.

Short and on middle, Shayan Jahangir goes back and pushes it to cover.

Good-length delivery, on the pads, Jessy Singh misses the flick and wears it on the front pad. Logan van Beek goes up in appeal but the umpire says no. The ball was clearly sliding down leg.

Slower and fuller, on off, Jessy Singh drives it crisply but straight to mid off.

Back of a length, on off, Jessy Singh goes back and pushes it to backward point.

Length delivery, on middle, Jessy Singh turns this one to mid-wicket for a dot.

On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Shayan Jahangir works it wide of mid on and takes a single.

FOUR! Logan van Beek is welcomed back with a boundary! Starts with a half volley, on off, Shayan Jahangir leans and creams the drive wide of mid off for a boundary.

Flighted up, around off, Jahangir drives it to covers for one.

Too full, angling in, Singh flick it to square leg for a quick single.

Touch short and on off, Jahangir punches it to covers for one.

Lands it on off, Jahangir slaps it back. The bowler does well to stop it. Dot.

Too full, around off, Singh drives it to covers for a single.

On a length and on off, Singh punches it to covers.

Floated up, on off, Jessy Singh drives it to deep cover for one.

SIX! BANG! Lands it on a length, around off, Jessy Singh gets into a good position and smokes it over square leg for a biggie.

Back of a length on middle, Shayan Jahangir tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

Full and on middle, Shayan Jahangir pushes it back to the bowler.

Good-length delivery, om off. Shayan Jahangir steers it straight to short third man.

On a length, on off, Shayan Jahangir slaps it hard and straight to mid off.

Short and on off, Jessy Singh goes back and defends it towards cover.

Full and on middle, Jessy Singh gets forward and blocks it out.

DROPPED! A tough chance goes down and it is a lucky escape for Shayan Jahangir! Tossed up, on middle, Shayan Jahangir clears his front leg and drills it back towards the bower. Clayton Floyd looks to take the catch in front of his face but the ball is struck too hard and does not stick in his hand. A single taken.

Full and around off, Jessy Singh pushes it to deep point for a single.

Short and turning away, on off, Jessy Singh keeps it out on the off side.

Tossed up, on middle, Jessy Singh gets on the front foot and defends.

Drinks Break! USA look in all sorts of trouble here at this point. The duo of Jessy Singh and Shayan Jahangir needs to provide a gritty stand here and get them to an adequate total. Netherlands will look for some quick wickets now and will look to bundle their opponents as soon as possible. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...

On a hard length, on off, Shayan Jahangir hangs back and dabs it towards backward point. A good over for the USA, 9 runs came off it.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Strays down leg, on a shortish length, Shayan Jahangir gets inside the line and helps it wide of fine leg for four more runs.

Short and wide outside off by Vikramjit Singh, Shayan Jahangir goes for the cut but the ball keeps a bit low and sneaks past the under edge of the bat.

FOUR! Cracked away! Vikramjit Singh bowls it on a back of a length, on off, Shayan Jahangir clears his front leg and swipes across the line. Gets it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Pulls his length back and bowls it on middle, Jessy Singh goes back and nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 100 comes up for the USA.

Lands it on a length, on off, Jessy Singh gets on the front foot and pushes it to mid off.

Short and outside off, Shayan Jahangir punches but is unable to beat Max O'Dowd at cover.

Full on the stumps, Jessy Singh drives it down to long on and rotates the strike.

Flighted, full around off, Shayan Jahangir gets on the front foot and slices it wide of extra cover for one more.

Fuller this time, on off, Jessy Singh presses and knocks it down to long on for one.

Tossed up, short and outside off, Shayan Jahangir cuts it to deep point for one more run.

Floated up, outside off, Jessy Singh drives it to deep point for a single.

Full and on off, Shayan Jahangir heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Too full, on off, Shayan Jahangir eases it to covers again.

Lands it on off, Shayan Jahangir drives it but finds the cover fielder.

Lands it on off, Jessy Singh taps it to mid off for one.

Fuller one this time, Jessy Singh flicks it to mid on. Dot again.

On a length, angling in, Jessy Singh blocks it back.

Too full on this occasion, Shayan Jahangir covers his line and blocks it away.

Too full and on off, Jessy Singh pushes it to mid off for one more.

Bowls it on leg, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, Shayan Jahangir eases it to covers.

Lands it on middle, Shayan Jahangir defends it back.

Bowls it outside off, turning away, Shayan Jahangir looks to play at it but misses.

A yorker, on off, Jessy Singh digs it to mid off.

Short and on off, Jessy Singh pulls it but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.

Full and on off, Jessy Singh eases it to mid on.

Outside off, shaping away, Jessy Singh looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Some extra bounce, on off, Jessy Singh fends it to mid off.

Full and on middle and leg, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to square leg for one.

A wicket-maiden over from Clayton Floyd! Full and on off, turning in, Jessy Singh blocks it back.

Lands it on off, Jessy Singh defends it solidly.

Lands it down leg, Jessy Singh misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Touch short and on off, Jessy Singh tucks it to square leg for one.

Too full and on off, Jessy Singh eases it to covers.

Jessy Singh walks in next.

OUT! TAKEN! Short and on off, quicker too. Nisarg Patel looks to slap it but gets a top edge as the ball lobs towards mid off. Wesley Barresi settles under it and takes a dolly. Nisarg Patel walks back into the hut as misery continues for the USA. They go six down now!

Bowls it outside off, Shayan Jahangir drives it through covers for a brace.

Five dots in a row! A yorker, on off, Shayan Jahangir digs it to covers.

Make it four dots. Full again and on middle, Shayan Jahangir eases it to mid off.

Three dots now. Full and on middle, Shayan Jahangir blocks it back.

Short and on off, Shayan Jahangir fends it to covers.

On a length and on off, Shayan Jahangir eases it to covers.

Another one outside leg, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to square leg for one.

Two Wides! Lands it down leg, but the keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters cross.

Another one on middle, Nisarg Patel defends it back again.

Touch short and on middle, Nisarg Patel defends it back towards the bowler.

Quicker one, outside off, Nisarg Patel punches it to the cover fielder.

Bowls it on middle, Nisarg Patel blocks it back.

Full and on off, Nisarg Patel drives it but finds the fielder at short covers.

Full, angling in, Nisarg Patel flicks it to square leg for one.

Touch short and on middle, Jahangir tucks it to square leg for a single. The fielder has a shy at the batters end but misses. A direct hit and Nisarg Patel was a goner.

Lands it on off, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to the man at mid-wicket.

Bowls it outside leg, Patel misses his flick and gets off his pads towards square leg for a single.

Touch short and on off, Jahangir punches it to covers for one.

Too full and on leg, Jahangir eases it to mid on.

Full and on off, Patel eases it back.

Bowls it outside off, this is left alone.

Lands it down leg, Patel misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Lands it on off, Patel blocks it to covers.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Vikramjit Singh gets the big fish in his very first over and half of the USA��squad is now back in the hut. Short and down leg, Gajanand Singh looks to pull it but misses and gets the slightest of the edge. The ball carries behind the sticks towards Scott Edwards who completes the catch with ease.

Nisarg Patel walks in.

Wide! Bowls it down leg, Singh misses his flick. A stifled appeal for caught behind but the umpire is not interested.

Full and on off, Jahangir drives it to covers for a single.

Short and on off, Singh ducks underneath it.

Lands it outside off, Jahangir guides it to backward square leg for a single.

Full and outside off, Singh drives it to covers for one.

Touch short and on off, Jahangir tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Jahangir flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Lands it outside off, Jahangir looks to slap it but misses.

Another dot ball as this is again defended back towards the bowler.

Lands it on off, Singh blocks it back.

Full and on off, Jahangir drives it to extra covers for a single.

Another single as this is swept away towards square leg.

Lands it on off, Jahangir sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Bowls it on middle, Singh tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Short and wide, Jahangir picks it well and slaps it through covers as the ball races away from the fence in no time.

Short and on off, Singh pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Full, angling in, this is played towards covers.

Bowls it on off, Jahangir slices it over covers. The fielder makes an attempt but just gets his hands to it. It would have been a spectacular catch. They cross.

Too full and on off, Singh flicks it to square leg for a single.

On off, defended out.

Lands it down leg, Gajanand Singh sweeps it to short fine leg for one.

Full and on middle, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to square leg for one.

Bowls it on off, Gajanand Singh knocks it to mid on for one.

Lands it down leg, Gajanand Singh looks to slog it but gets rapped on his pads.

Full and on middle, Gajanand Singh defends it back.

On off, this is defended well.

Bowls it on leg, Gajanand Singh looks to flick it but gets his pads towards fine leg for one.

On a length and on off, Gajanand Singh blocks it back.

Short and on middle, Gajanand Singh pulls it to deep square leg for a brace.

Bowls it on off, Shayan Jahangir slaps it to point for one.

Full and outside off, Shayan Jahangir lets it go.

Lands it down leg, Shayan Jahangir looks to flick it but misses. A huge appeal from behind the sticks but the umpire is uninterested. Perhaps it was the thighpad.

Lands it on off, Shayan Jahangir drives it to covers for one.

Too full and outside off, Shayan Jahangir blocks it to mid off.

Some turn and bounce, Shayan Jahangir covers his line and blocks it away.

Lands it on off, Gajanand Singh flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Outside off this time, Gajanand Singh looks to cut it but gets beaten.

FOUR! Excellent from the man in form. Short and on off, Gajanand Singh rocks back and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Too full, on middle and leg, Shayan Jahangir blocks it back towards the bowler.

Short and wide, Shayan Jahangir looks to slap it but gets beaten.

Nipping in from outside off, Shayan Jahangir fends it to covers.

Bowls it on off, Shariz Ahmad eases it to the man at mid off.

Full and on off, Gajanand Singh looks tto flick it but gets his pads towards short fine leg for one.

On a length, angling in, Gajanand Singh fends it to covers.

Fuller and on middle and leg, Gajanand Singh knocks it down to long on. Retains the strike with a single.

Short and slower, wide outside off, Shayan Jahangir reaches out and cuts it to deep point. Opens his account with a single.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Shayan Jahangir goes for the flick but gets a soft leading edge towards point.

Fuller and around off, Gajanand Singh works it towards point and scampers across for a quick single.

Short and on off, Gajanand Singh goes back and keeps it out on the off side.

Floated up, on off, Gajanand Singh gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Drinks! A worrisome moment for USA now as they are four wickets down. Netherlands will look to pick some more quick wickets and get the game in control. USA will need a gritty stand now if they need a good total on the board. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out. Shayan Jahangir is the new man in.

OUT! CHOPPED ON! Aaron Jones goes now and USA slip further! Bas de Leede keeps it on a good length, around off, Aaron Jones hangs back and looks to punch it on the off side. The ball nips back a touch after pitching and catches the inside edge of Jones' bat. The ball goes back and crashes into the stumps. Bas de Leede joins the party now and his first wicket of the game.

Back of a length again on middle, Aaron Jones works it straight to mid-wicket.

Short and wide outside off, Aaron Jones throws his hands at the delivery and connects with thin air.

Into the wicket, on off, Gajanand Singh stands tall and turns this one behind square on the leg side for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Full and on the pads, Gajanand Singh gets inside the line and clips this one. Gets it right between fine leg and deep square leg for a boundary.

Back of a length and outside off, Aaron Jones steers this one down to third man for a single.

Full and on off, Gajanand Singh comes forward and defends it to cover.

On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Gajanand Singh clips it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Short and flatter this time, Gajanand Singh goes back in the crease and cuts it hard towards point. Shariz Ahmad there dives to his right but fails to make the stop. The ball goes off his hands and races away to the fence.

Flighted delivery, on off and middle, Gajanand Singh gets on the front foot and keeps it out on the off side.

Short and quicker, on off, Gajanand Singh chops this one to point.

Floated up and turning away, on off, Gajanand Singh gets forward and works it to point.

Lands it on a good length, on off, Aaron Jones gets on the back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls a fullish delivery, on middle, Gajanand Singh clips it though mid-wicket for a single.

On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Aaron Jones turns this one down to fine leg for a run.

Pitched up, on off, Aaron Jones drives with a straight bat past Bas de Leede. The fielder from mid on performs the chase and keeps it to two.

Sharp delivery! On a hard length, around off, Aaron Jones gets on his toes to punch. The ball nips away and beats him on the outside edge.

Starts in the channel outside off, on a good length, Aaron Jones gets on the front foot and defends it to mid-wicket.

Change from both ends as Bas de Leede comes on from the other end.

Fired in, on middle, Gajanand Singh presses forward and works it towards cover.

Full and quicker, on middle, Gajanand Singh defends it towards cover.

SIX! Gajanand Singh goes huge! Floated up, on middle, Gajanand Singh gets it in his slot and does not miss out. Gets down and slog sweeps it over wide long on for a maximum.

Fullish around leg, Gajanand Singh pushes it down to mid on for a dot.

Pushed through, on middle, Gajanand Singh gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Starts with a flighted delivery, outside off, Aaron Jones drives it along the ground to deep cover for a single.

Time for Powerplay 2! The Netherlands are now allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. Spin for the first time as Aryan Dutt is introduced into the attack now.

Fuller and on middle, Gajanand Singh presents a straight bat to push it back to Ryan Klein. Another tidy over by Ryan Klein, just a single off it.

Beaten! On a good length, in the channel outside off, Gajanand Singh looks to defend but the ball holds its line and beats him on the outside edge.

Fuller and on middle and leg, Gajanand Singh pushes it down to mid on for a dot.

Angling slightly down leg, on a short length, Gajanand Singh gets inside the line to hook it away but misses.

Bowls it on off, on a good length, from 'round the wicket, Gajanand Singh pats it back to the bowler.

Goes short and on off, Aaron Jones pulls it towards fine leg and takes a single.

Another one on a hard length, angled across, outside off, Gajanand Singh is in no mood to play at those. A maiden by Logan van Beek.

Back of a length and on off and middle, Gajanand Singh goes on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.

Looks to go full and swinging in, on middle, Gajanand Singh takes it on the full and drives it straight to mid off.

Pitched up, outside off, Gajanand Singh looks to drive through off side but does not connect.

Banged in short and outside off, Gajanand Singh reaches out and goes for the cut. Shariz Ahmad at backward point moves well and dives to his right to deny any runs.

Serves it on a good length, Gajanand Singh gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the thigh pad.

Keeps it around off, on a good length, Aaron Jones gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Aaron Jones goes for the pull but misses and wears it near his waist.

Continues to go full, on off, Aaron Jones gets on the front foot and pushes it to mid on.

Fuller and outside off, Aaron Jones drives but straight to Shariz Ahmad at backward point.

WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays it way down leg, Aaron Jones lets it go for a wide.

Around leg, on a good length, Gajanand Singh tucks it off his pads towards deep square leg. Gets off the mark with a single.

Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it short and wide outside off, Gajanand Singh shuffles and slashes hard only to connect with thin air.

In the channel outside off, on a good length, Aaron Jones shoulders arms this time.

Angled in this time, on a good length, on middle, Aaron Jones stays on the back foot and defends it to mid-wicket.

Length delivery, on off, Aaron Jones solidly blocks it out on the off side.

Shaping away, outside off, Aaron Jones shapes to defend but keeps his bat hanging. Toe ends it along the ground towards second slip.

Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Aaron Jones times the drive through covers and opens his account with a couple of runs.

Back of a length, on middle, Aaron Jones stands tall and tucks it on the leg side.

Keeps it on a length and outside off, Gajanand Singh covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.

On a length and angling in, on middle, Gajanand Singh defends it back to the bowler.

Gajanand Singh walks in at number 5.

OUT! TIMBER! Ryan Klein strikes again and this time he removes Saiteja Mukkamalla! USA are in a spot of bother at 20-3! Klein keeps it touch full and around off, Saiteja Mukkamalla gets on the front foot and looks to work it across the line. He pays the price as the ball nips in after pitching. The ball goes through the gap between bat and pad and crashes into the off stump. Ryan Klein roars in delight and the Netherlands have their tails up here.

On a length, outside off, Saiteja Mukkamalla leans forward and drives it through extra cover for a couple of runs more.

Fuller this time, on off, Saiteja Mukkamalla comes forward and drives it along the ground to mid off.

Back of a length, around off, Saiteja Mukkamalla gets in his toes and defends it towards point.

USA's stand-in skipper Aaron Jones comes out to bat.

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! An absolute jaffa by Logan van Beek which uproots the off stump! Comes from over the wicket and lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Taylor hangs back to access the off side. The ball jags back in sharply and sneaks past the inside edge. Goes back to knock back the off stump to signal Taylor's departure. Logan van Beek is pumped and so are his teammates. USA have now lost both their openers.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Drifts onto the pads, on a fuller length, Steven Taylor plants his foot forward and clips it to the left of mid on for a boundary.

Beaten! Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Steven Taylor has a feel for this delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller this time, on off, Steven Taylor drives it crisply but straight to mid off.

Touch fuller, on leg, Saiteja Mukkamalla turns this one to deep backward square leg for a single.

On middle and leg, on a hard length, Saiteja Mukkamalla tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Hurls it on a good length, shaping away, outside off, Steven Taylor watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Back of a length and angled away, outside off, Steven Taylor shoulders arms this time.

Fullish delivery, outside off, Steven Taylor squeezes it through point and collects a couple of runs more.

Keeps it full and on off, Saiteja Mukkamalla drives it towards mid off where a slight fumble allows the batters to cross for a single .

Goes full and on off, Saiteja Mukkamalla gets forward and drives it straight to cover.

SIX! Saiteja Mukkamalla is up and running! Banged in short and at the batter, Saiteja Mukkamalla swivels in the crease and pulls it towards fine leg. The fielder there had come in a few yards and the ball sails over his head for six runs.

Full and on the stumps, Steven Taylor pushes it to mid off for a dot.

Another one on a back of a length, angled across, outside off, Steven Taylor shoulders arms.

Back of a length on middle, Steven Taylor hangs back and eases this one on the off side for a dot.

Steven Taylor and the USA are finally underway! Full and swinging in, on off, Steven Taylor drives with a straight bat and beats mid off to his left for his first boundary.

Back of a length outside off, Steven Taylor gets hurried as he tried to pull. Miscues it uppishly towards mid off.

Beauty! On a good length, on off, nipping away, Steven Taylor shapes to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller and on off, Saiteja Mukkamalla drives nicely but the mid off fielder dives to his right and keeps it to a dot.

On a length and moving away, outside off, Saiteja Mukkamalla looks to defend and gets beaten once again.

On a hard length, outside off, Saiteja Mukkamalla pokes at the away going delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

OUT! CAUGHT! What a start for Ryan Klein and the Netherlands! Sushant Modani departs for a duck! Ryan Klein pitches it up, on off, Sushant Modani plays for the ball angling in and presses forward. Looks to drive it with a straight bat but the ball nips away and catches the outside edge. The ball carries nicely to Vikramjit Singh at first slip who does the rest. Sushant Modani is disappointed but has to make his way back now. Saiteja Mukkamalla is the new man in.

Goes full and outside off, Sushant Modani is happy to let the ball go through to the keeper.

Begins his spell on a hard length, on off, shaping in, Sushant Modani accounts for the inward movement and keeps it out on the off side.

It will be Ryan Klein to operate from the other end.

Logan van Beek starts with a maiden! Angled across, outside off, on a good length, Steven Taylor looks to defend but the ball seams away and beats him on the outside edge.

Touch fuller, shaping in, on middle, Steven Taylor gets behind the line and blocks it out towards cover.

On a good length, on off, Steven Taylor hangs back and keeps it out on the off side.

Halt! Logan van Beek is not quite happy with the landing area and out comes the ground staff with the sawdust to be applied to that area. All seems to be sorted now and we are all set to resume.

Tailing in nicely, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Steven Taylor stays back and nudges it to square leg for a dot.

Bowls it on a hard length, around off, Steven Taylor gets on his toes and taps it off the back foot to point.

Starts off on a good length, outside off, angling across from over the wicket, Steven Taylor watchfully leaves the ball alone.

We are done with the pre-game formalities. The two umpires make their way out to the middle. The Netherlands players are seen in a huddle near the ropes. They now spread out to take their respective fielding positions. Steven Taylor and Sushant Modani will open the innings for the USA. Logan van Beek has the new ball in hand for the Netherlands and is raring to go. Off we go...

We are moments away from the first ball in this Group A clash but before that, it is time for the national anthems. It will be the USA's first followed by the national anthem of the Netherlands.

PITCH REPORT - Dirk Nannes is near the deck. He starts by informing that the square is wet and says that the pitch is tacky. Adds that the wicket is flat and hard but there will be movement on offer early in the morning. Feels that it will be a big benefit to win the toss on this kind of pitch.

Aaron James the skipper of USA says that they would have fielded first as well. Adds that they have a pretty good squad and they back all their players. Says that their squad is good and ends by saying they'll do their best in this game. Informs that Ali Khan is back for this game, replacing Kyle Phillip.

Scott Edwards, the skipper of the Netherlands, starts by informing that they will bowl first. Adds that the wicket will have a little bit early in the morning. Hopes that they can get early breakthroughs and restrict the USA to a low total. Mentions that they have a rough idea about the ground and conditions here. Reckons that they will need to assess since it is a new wicket. Ends by saying that they need more consistency in bowling and fielding.

USA (Playing XI) - Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones (C), Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Nisarg Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Jessy Singh, Ali Khan (In for Kyle Phillip), Saurabh Netravalkar.

Netherlands (Playing XI) - Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Clayton Floyd, Ryan Klein (In for Saqib Zulfiqar), Aryan Dutt.

TOSS - The two captains are out in the middle. The coin toss lands in the favour of Scott Edwards and the Netherlands have opted to BOWL first.

On the flip side, the USA has lost two straight games in the competition. Aaron Jones will be hopeful that the team can put on a respectable performance with bat and ball against the Netherlands. Both teams will be hoping to open their account and win this game. Which side will come out on top? Let's find out together. Toss and team news in a bit...

Hello and a warm welcome folks! The Netherlands and the USA will lock horns in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare. The Netherlands lost to Zimbabwe by six wickets in their previous match. The team's skipper, Scott Edwards, will be hopeful that they can learn from their errors and bowl with discipline in this match.

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